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The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RESTORE Science Program is to carry out research, observation, and monitoring to support the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem, fish stocks, fish habitat, and the recreational, commercial, and charter-fishing industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about our long-term priorities.

Apply for the GRP Science Policy Fellowship by Feb. 7

The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship program helps scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand experience as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental environmental, natural resource, oil and gas, and public health agencies in the Gulf of Mexico region.

GOMCON 2024: Registration is Open

The 2024 Gulf of Mexico Conference will be hosted in Tampa, Florida from Feb. 19-22. The Call for Abstracts has closed.

Project Explorer

Learn more about our funded projects in the Gulf of Mexico with our Project Explorer. Each project page includes details such as the project team, scope of work, and expected outcome of the project.

Interested in research and funding opportunities in the Gulf of Mexico?

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